Columbia College of Nursing Transfer Student Admissions

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Columbia College of Nursing is a specialty College offering a Bachelors
of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The unique upper division curriculum
at Columbia College of Nursing provides students with multiple options
to earn a degree in nursing. Students complete general education
requirements at select two-and-four year institutions. Upon completion
of general education requirements students may begin nursing courses at
Columbia College of Nursing. Please click on the links below to learn
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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to Columbia College of Nursing,
applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. A
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.80 or greater on a 4.0 scale.
Cumulative GPA is calculated on all academic coursework within
the last seven (7) years.

2. Satisfactory completion (grade of C or better) or be in the process
of completing the following 62 credits of
prerequisite/essential and support courses or their equivalents:

Completed within the last 7 years (at the
time of application):

Human Anatomy and
Physiology I & II

Introductory Psychology

General Chemistry

Developmental Psychology

Organic and/or Bio
Chemistry

Introductory Sociology OR
Cultural Anthropology

Microbiology

Completed within the last 10 years (at the
time of application):

English/College Level
Composition

Interpersonal Communication

English Literature

History

Fine Arts

Ethics/Philosophy

College Algebra

Electives (as needed)

*Please note pre-requisite essential
courses may be in progress at the time of application; however,
documentation of successful completion (transcripts) must be provided
prior to starting nursing courses.

3. Completion of the HESI
- A2 admission examination. Score of 80% or above is required

4. Ability to meet the Technical
Standards for Admission to Progression in the Nursing Program.